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NOVEMBER 3, 1969
Pursuant to the Charter, the regular meeting of Mayor and Council,
City of Smyrna, Georgia, was held on November 3, 1969. The meeting
was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by the presiding officer
Mayor George W. Kreeger. Councilmen Roy H. Wood and J. B. Ables
were absent. All other Councilmen were present. City Staff Members
present were L. W. Charles, T. J. Grogg, C. M. Hamby,, D. Scott
Jackson, C. C. Porterfield, Berl T. Tate, W. L. Westbrook. Others
present were Joe Bork of Hensley -Schmidt, representatives of the
Marietta Journal and WBIE.
As the first order of business,, the Mayor and Council approved the
election returns as certified to them by the seven Chief Managers,
John L. Hutson, Election Superintendent, and L. W. Charles, City
Clerk. Motion was made by Homer Kuhl to adopt the results of the
Smyrna City Election held November 1, 1969 as follows:
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Harold Smith
Marston Tuck
J. P. White
Arthur T. Bacon
Homer Kuhl
Clarence Canada
John C. Porterfield
Hubert Black
The motion was seconded by J. C. Porterfield and approved unanimously.
Copy of certified election results attached to the November 3, 1969
Minutes and made a part thereof.
No citizens had matters to bring before the Council.
Commercial building permit applications were brought before the
Council by City Inspector C. M. Hamby. The following requests were
approved unanimously:
1. Charles J. Thomas: To rebuild a storage building at the Smyrna
Drive -In Theatre. Motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by C. 0. Canada,
2. Carter Construction Company: Addition to Wiills High School.
Mot.ion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by J. C. Porterfield.
3. L. A. Phillips: 4x4 sign at 2820 Cobb Lane. Motion by B. F.
Stewart, seconded by C. W. Armour.
C. M. Hamby had no report on the status of the Davenport house demo-
lition and asked that it'be deferred.
A request for a residential business license was heard from Mrs.
Lucille Adams, 3446 Shawnee Trail for an int_e rior decorating advis-
ory service and floral arrangements. Homer Kuhl made a motion to
approve the license subject to no on -street .parking, no excessive
storage of supplies or equipment and no employees. The motion was
seconded by J. C. Porterfield and approved unanimously.
Pertaining to current road projects the. following items were dis-
cussed:
1. The Woodland Terrace paving project was deferred to be rebid in
the spring.
2. Berl T. Tate reported that he had received no response to his
calls to Cities Service Oil Company in reference to a new plat con-
cerning the Coppenger dedication.
3. J. E. David reported that the brick for the wall necessary to
the paving of the new health center site would be received in two
weeks.
Pertaining to emergency storm drainage projects, all areas were
reported to be completed except LaVista and Parkway Drive, both of
which are awaiting receipt of pipe.
The request of R. S. Crain, "A" Bonding Company for a Smyrna business
license was referred to City Attorney, Berl T. Tate for checkout.
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The case of William L. Turner V/S City of Smyrna (defendant in tres-
pass) was referred tp City Attorney Berl T. Tate for answer.
J. E. David reported that bushes had been cut and the school crossing
sign had been moved to abbetter location at Powder Springs @ Hamby
Street.
Mayor G. W. Kreeger discussed access road, Kassuba property west to
Joe Anderson property and pointed up the urgent nedd for all
parties to come to a conclusion on the location, specifications
and installation of said road.
Councilman Homer Kuhl submitted to Council the findings of the
Police Committee relative to the bids for furniture and equipment
for the new Smyrna Police Station. All bids having met the spec-
ifications listed, the Committee recommended that the low bid of
Office Sales and Service in the amount of $3817.15 be accepted. A
motion to that effect was made by Homer Kuhl, seconded by J. C.
Porterfield, and approved unanimously.
Relative to city residents on the county water system, B. F. Stewart
reported that a meeting was scheduled for the present week on a
possible trade of -customers.
In reference to the financial status of the Lexington Apartments,
the account is open with a balance due the City of Smyrna of $1375.00
as of November 1, 1969. The Mayor and Council authorized the
issuing of a Fi-Fa on the property in the amount of $1375.00 to be
recorded as soon as possible. Also, J. E. David had written the
owner concerning a prior agreement to pipe surface water away from
neighboring property owners which had not been accomplished. The
letter had brought no response as of this date.
J. C. Porterfield motioned that Mrs. Willouise Spivey andi,:Mrs.
Glenda Hicks be appointed as Deputy City Registrars, effective
November 1, 1969.
The Council was informed of a request by two property owners at
King Springs and Cliffwood Drive who were desirous of tapping on
to the city sewerage system at $200.00 per tap -on. J. E. David
was requested to check out existing facility and report prior to
installation.
The malt beverage license requestoof Mr. Julius Manley for Hickory
Corral was denied for cause on a motion by C. W. Armour, seconded
by Homer Kuhl, and approved unanimously. A request by Francis
Fogleman for 7-11 Store at Concord @ North Cooper Lake Road for
a malt beverage license was approved by the committee on a two
to one vote. C. W. Armour motionedclfor approval of the license;
the motion was seconded 'by C. 0. Canada, and approved by a vote
of three to two. Homer Kuhl and B. F. Stewart voted against the
motion.
The sanitation problem at Smyrna Springs Apartments was reported
to be in work. C. W. Armour reported that another garbage con-
tainer was placed there at the request of the owner. The Council
asked Mr. Armour to check the probl&m further.
J. C. Porterfield reported on the safety committee meeting of
10-29-69. The committee reported a continuing improvement in
Workman's Compensation claims. It was thought that the city
would be out of the assigned risk category soon.
The Council on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by B. F. Stewart,
set December 1, 1969, as the hearing date for the John Corn property
rezoning request from R-1 to R-2.
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In final action the Council:
1.. Asked that Mr. Gilstrap get in touch1with the City Attorney in
connection with; -the damage to City property by his son. Contract
in preparation calling out total property damage.
2. Authorized the construction of a drainage wall on Ward Street
to protect property owners in the area. Motion by J. C. Porterfield
authorized the payment of the costs from the State Grants Fund.
Motion seconded by C. 0. Canada and approved unanimously.
3. Authorized the letting of bids for a new garbage truck per
approved 1969-70 budget. Bids to be opened at the December 1, 1969
meeting. Trade-in was not considered.
4. Approved a resolution supporting the alternate "A" route, west
of Marietta for the Canton Highway connector. Motion by J. C.
Porterfield, second by B. F. Stewart, approved unanimously.
5. Agreed to have a special called meeting to discuss IBM System
III. Proposed time Wednesday, November 19, 1969.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7;49
W P. M. Next meeting November 17, 1969.
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G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L. W. Charle City Clerk
C. W. Armour, Councilman Ward 1, J/. b es, Councilman Ward 2,
Sanitation eolice, Fire & CD
R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward 3,
Streeits and Maintenance_
C. 0.' Canada, Cou Gilman Ward )5,
Parks and Recreation
B. F. Stewdrt, Councilman Ward 7,
Water
Hom r Kuhl? Co cilman Ward 4,
Finance and Administration
. C. Porte field, Councilman
and 6. Trefatment Plants, Garage
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